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July 2, 2025
Judy A. Creighton, 66, Woodstock, died Friday, July 20, 2012, at Loyola Medical Center, Maywood.
She was born Jan. 1, 1946, in Woodstock, to Uhlir and Marge Thiede.
She grew up in Woodstock and enjoyed being a member of Rainbow Girls. She worked for the McHenry County Assessor’s Office.
She was active in planning her high school class reunions.
Survivors include two sons, David (Jane) Creighton and Scott (Laura) Creighton; her mother; two grandchildren, Brian Puotinen and Alexander Creighton; a brother, Randy (Jeannie) Thiede; and two sisters, Carolyn (John) Justice and Jan (Ken) Winkleman.
She was preceded in death by her father and step-father, Joseph Thiede.
The visitation and funeral were held July 23 at Schneider-Leucht-Merwin & Cooney Funeral Home, Woodstock.
The burial was private.
Donations can be made to Valley Hi Nursing Home, 2406 Hartland Road, Woodstock, IL 60098.
